Will Africa ever become a major investment destination?

THE BIG QUESTION

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We ask industry figures if they think the continent offers opportunities.

Mark Mobius, executive chairman, Templeton Emerging Markets Group We believe the outlook for Africa is positive. It has stirred the interest of countries like China, India and other fast-growing emerging markets, which require increasing resources for their growing economies, as well as countries like Russia and Brazil, who look to expand their enterprises into global operations. South Africa, acting as a representative for the continent through the World Cup, has shown that it can host an international event to international standards, and we believe this bodes well for the region's ...

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